Melbourne (AFP)

Ashleigh Barty (world No.1) was quick to dismiss Montenegrin Danka Kovinic (82nd) ​​6-0, 6-0 in 44 minutes, Tuesday in the first round of the Australian Open.

In the next round, the Australian, semi-finalist in Melbourne last year, will face her compatriot Daria Gavrilova (387th) or the Spanish Sara Sorribes (64th).

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